Zouk-Fusion Workshop

October 17, 2026 Madrona MindBody Institute, Port Townsend

An afternoon of Brazilian Zouk with Rachel Leigh Farley — two workshop units, then an evening fusion dance that is included with every workshop ticket. Paid workshop participants also get a free Lunch 'n' Learn with Rachel before the event! Bring your own snacks and be part of a "brain talk" about the neuroscience of social dance, how it reduces stress, and tools to regulate our nervous systems during social dances.

WORKSHOPS

1:45 PM – 3:45 PM

Unit 1: Beginner Instruction

Embody Brazilian Zouk from the ground up. Hour 1 will be a solo exploration of footwork and technique. Hour 2 will be applications in partnership.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Unit 2: Connection and Flow

Prerequisite: Zouk experience or Unit 1. This unit will include the magic of zouk hugs, the application of isolations and waves, the importance of presence and stillness, tools for enjoying every dance, and how to use your zouk connection in fusion dance.

7:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Evening Dance

Included in the price of every workshop ticket! Partner dance blending blues, tango, west coast swing, waltz, zouk, lindy, bachata, and more — set to contemporary music with varying tempos. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. Gender-free lead/follow roles; role-switching encouraged. Clean indoor shoes recommended; bare feet permitted.

YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Rachel Leigh Farley

www.rachelleighdance.com →

Rachel Leigh Farley is a progressive educator, school leader, and dancer. As Director of the Denver Zouk School and organizer of the Denver Zouk Marathon, Rachel has invested in her community by providing access and opportunity to experience her favorite art form, Brazilian Zouk. Rachel started teaching at age 11 and has since facilitated hundreds of workshops for over 5,000 students across North America. She specializes in social dances including Brazilian Zouk, Lindy Hop, Salsa, West Coast Swing, and Lambada. Her approach addresses human connection, body awareness, and personal wellness — leaving students feeling more self-aware, creative, and collaborative. Rachel holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from the University of Colorado and a master's in Educational Policy and Leadership.

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CANCELLATION POLICY

On or before October 10th, 2026 you may request a cancellation in writing for a full tuition refund to your original form of payment. After October 10th, 2026 and before the day of the event, you may request a cancellation in writing for a 50% refund of your tuition to your original form of payment. There are no day-of-event cancellations allowed, except in case of illness (see below).

ILLNESS

If you are ill on the day of the event, please stay home and write to us before the first class start time. If you are ill and we can fill your spot from a wait list, we will refund 100% of your tuition to your original form of payment. If we cannot fill your spot from a wait list, or if the event is not sold out, we will refund 50% of your tuition to your original form of payment. No refund requests will be honored if received after the start time of the first workshop.

REFUNDS & CORRESPONDENCE

Please allow 7 days for your refund to process. Please address all correspondence to: [email protected].